Back in 1894, Italian architect Pietro Arrigoni endowed the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki with a small gem to house the Gare Militaire (Military Station) on the Thessaloniki-Istanbul railway line.
LIFESTYLE
Running through October 1, Premiere Nights is considered one of the country’s biggest film events, thanks to a program comprising some of the greatest releases of the year, exclusive premieres, interesting tributes and special guests.
Greece was at the bottom of this year's ranking of the top countries for expats, according to InterNations' Expat Insider survey.
A healthy diet with lots of seasonal fruit and vegetables and no processed food, often vigorous daily exercise, a clean natural environment and a different outlook on life, where one is happy with little – these are among the reasons often cited for the longevity of the inhabitants of the island of Icaria, who are among the longest-living people in the world.
Lesvos has become a magnet for bicycle-riding Turkish holidaymakers this summer, and municipal authorities say large numbers of Turks have been traveling to the northeastern Aegean island specifically for this purpose over the past few months.
Despite the fact that all the tables were occupied, silence prevailed. Next to us, a well-dressed gentleman who looked to be in his 80s was enjoying dinner alone – the entire ritual: first course, second course, not too much dessert, just a couple of bites, then a little cheese and a final sip of red wine, Greek wine.
The Greek summer is enchanting. It’s not just the sun, the colors, or the friends and family you haven’t seen in a while. It’s not even the unplanned feasts and planned festivals.
The cutting of the first bunch of Assyrtiko on the southern Aegean island of Santorini on August 4 signaled the start of the 2017 wine grape harvest across Greece. The harvest takes roughly three months, ending in late October in the vineyards of northern Greece.
“The sea needs to be respected otherwise you will end up a loser. I’m not afraid of the sea because I respect it. The sea and I always communicate well together,” says Koufonisi native Captain Kostas Prasinos of a lifetime spent at sea. Now 76, he has no thoughts of retiring.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Greek-Canadian diplomatic relations, the Canadian Embassy in Athens has partnered with the Tinos Cultural Foundation for the exhibition “Open Horizons,” showing work by artists Ron Moppett, Allyson Glenn and Colleen Heslin through August 20.
Kids often dream of becoming astronauts or traveling to the North Pole, but by the time they reach adulthood, most settle for the occasional holiday to more accessible destinations and the permanent presence of gravity.
Folegandros is perfect for hiking, criss-crossed with trails that lead walkers through rocky yet enchanting landscapes.
The smallest acts of kindness can go a long way. A recent example comes from world-renowned wine critic and journalist Jancis Robinson, who had been planning a week-long family vacation with her children and grandchildren on the Greek island of Paxos in the Ionian Sea.
Whether you’re contemplating switching to a meat-free diet or are already a vegetarian and want to stop using animal products altogether, the Vegan Life Festival in central Athens this weekend might be a good place to start.
The first Athens festival dedicated entirely to organic wines takes place from 3 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 1. The event is organized by Ermou Spirits Cava Pittaras Trade Beverages.
In Greece, tipping is common in restaurants and the entertainment sector, in taxis, hair salons and sometimes for manual labor.
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